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Gabriel Elie Yaacoub

Gabriel Elie Yaacoub

Hamburg,Welsestraße 9

Summary

High-achieving senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across diverse industries. Expert in business planning, project management, and operational excellence, with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a proven track record of success.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Executive- Admin./ Facilities Manager

COGNIZANT Technology Solutions GmbH/ Germany
3 2021 - 6 2023
  • Directed global work solutions for all German federal state offices.
  • Instituted EHS processes across the DACH region.

Malls' Director/ Operations & Sales

ACRES Development Holding (LE MALL)
10.2008 - 03.2020
  • Inaugurated and directed three malls, with a fourth under construction.
  • Oversaw operations, sales, major portfolios, utilities functions, and vendor relations.
  • Achieved an average occupancy rate of 91.8% (2009-2018).

Utilities Manager

ABC Group SAL (ABC Malls & Department Stores)
08.2007 - 09.2008
  • Supervised utilities operations and vendor management.
  • Formulated compliance codes and operating procedures for outsourced utilities teams (Security, Parking Management, Technical, and Hygiene).

Business Manager- Lebanon + Deputy Managing Director (UAE & Syria)

Secure Parking Corporation SAL (Australian Amalgamation)
09.2006 - 07.2007
  • Managed 20 locations, including 5 and 4-star hotels.
  • Executed projects in Dubai, UAE, and Damascus, Syria.

Executive Manager (A Chain of European Agencies & Local Entities)

Dogmoch Group of Companies (HQ -Lebanon & MENA)
11.1999 - 08.2006
  • Managed Neoplan ME, Cirrus Aviation ME, Sixt ME, Cruise Med Sal, and Smart Car Rental Sal.
  • Advocated for European companies in the MENA region and established sales agents.
  • Founded the largest boat and yacht rental company in Lebanon and a Smart Car rental service with a vast loyalty membership.

HQ Branch & Operations Manager / Operations Manager inbound tourism division

Avis Rent a Car & Kurban Worldwide Holding
08.1994 - 06.1999
  • Expanded fleet, territory, and revenue.
  • Negotiated agreements with international hotels and travel agents.
  • Coordinated international inbound tour operators (vessels, air charters [FIT & VIP]).

Section Head of the Audit & Control Division

Universal Bank Sal
12.1990 - 07.1994
  • Conducted inspection visits to branches and departments, ensuring adherence to Central Bank (BDL) procedures and policies.

Senior Employee Grade

Lebanese Arab Bank Sal
09.1986 - 08.1990
  • Administered duties in the LG/LC, FX Departments, and Foreign Placements.

Education

Business Administration & Management -

College of Advanced Financial & Economical Science in Association With A.I.A-Bedford UK

Skills

Strategic Vision and Innovation

Global Market Insight and Adaptability

Financial Acumen

Strong Leadership and Team-builing

Certification

Cyber Security

Timeline

Malls' Director/ Operations & Sales

ACRES Development Holding (LE MALL)
10.2008 - 03.2020

Utilities Manager

ABC Group SAL (ABC Malls & Department Stores)
08.2007 - 09.2008

Business Manager- Lebanon + Deputy Managing Director (UAE & Syria)

Secure Parking Corporation SAL (Australian Amalgamation)
09.2006 - 07.2007

Executive Manager (A Chain of European Agencies & Local Entities)

Dogmoch Group of Companies (HQ -Lebanon & MENA)
11.1999 - 08.2006

HQ Branch & Operations Manager / Operations Manager inbound tourism division

Avis Rent a Car & Kurban Worldwide Holding
08.1994 - 06.1999

Section Head of the Audit & Control Division

Universal Bank Sal
12.1990 - 07.1994

Senior Employee Grade

Lebanese Arab Bank Sal
09.1986 - 08.1990

Sr. Executive- Admin./ Facilities Manager

COGNIZANT Technology Solutions GmbH/ Germany
3 2021 - 6 2023

Business Administration & Management -

College of Advanced Financial & Economical Science in Association With A.I.A-Bedford UK

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